Personal profile
Research interests
I have a PhD (Psychology) with expertise in cognitive and clinical psychology. I am currently teaching at Bond, where my contributions have been recognised with two teaching excellence awards. I am committed to innovative research and dynamic teaching methods that empower students with knowledge, practical skills, and a genuine passion for the field of psychology. I am also available for reviewing journal articles.
Education/Academic qualification
Psychology, PhD, The Relationships of Multidimensional Schizotypy with Mind Wandering and Metacognition
Award Date: 29 Nov 2023
Bachelors of Arts and Masters of Arts - Clinical Psychology (Dual Degree), Intelligence, Affect, and Financial Well-Being as Predictors of Academic Performance among Undergraduate Students, Amity University, Noida
2011 → 2015
Award Date: 12 Nov 2016
External positions
Research Assistant, Western Sydney University
1 Nov 2023 → 30 Nov 2023
University Tutor, Griffith University
Jul 2023 → Nov 2024
Higher Degree Research (HDR) International Student Representative, Western Sydney University
28 Apr 2020 → 18 Feb 2022
Research Assistant (Casual), Western Sydney University
25 Mar 2020 → 30 Aug 2020
Research Supervisor, Western Sydney University
2019 → 2020
Student Member, Chaplaincy , Western Sydney University
10 Dec 2018 → 18 Feb 2022
General Student Representative, Western Sydney University
2 Aug 2017 → 1 Dec 2017
Casusal Academic (University Tutor and Marker), Western Sydney University
20 Feb 2017 → 12 Jul 2020
School Psychologist, K.R. Mangalam World School
30 Jun 2016 → 17 Jan 2017
Online Counsellor (Casual), YourDOST Health Solutions Pvt Ltd
24 Feb 2016 → 30 Jan 2017
Research Assistant, Western Sydney University
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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Using Online Training Programs to Treat Alcohol Addiction
Garg, A. (Chief Investigator), Moustafa, A. (Project Lead) & Richard, Y. (Partner Investigator)
Project: Research
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A primer on meta-awareness of mind wandering in schizotypy and schizophrenia
Garg, A., Watt, B. D., El Haj, M. & Moustafa, A. A., 4 Oct 2025, In: Psychological Research. 89, 5, p. 1-12 12 p., 152.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › Research › peer-review
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Can I Trust You? A Critical Review of the Perceptual, Social and Cognitive Influences on Trust
Marsh, T., Garg, A., Jackson, C., Liu, L., Cass, J., Weidemann, G., Attuquayefio, T., E. Bailey, P., Watson, T., Seymour, K. & Smith, E., 28 Oct 2025, In: Review of General Psychology. p. 1-12 12 p., 10892680251392567.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Correction to: The relationships between Dark Tetrad traits and adolescent cyberbullying and cybertrolling with online time and life satisfaction as moderators (Discover Psychology, (2025), 5, 1, (29), 10.1007/s44202-025-00351-6)
Alavi, M., Garg, A. & Wanigatunga, N., Dec 2025, In: Discover Psychology. 5, 1, p. 1-1 1 p., 39.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate/opinion › Research
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Depression and Subjective Well-Being in University Students: The Mediating Roles of Meaning in Life and Perceived Negative Interactions
Alavi, M., Garg, A., Siau, C. S. & Kilian, W., 11 Sept 2025, In: Psychological Reports. p. 1-16 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Our research shows how screening students for psychopathic and narcissistic traits could help prevent cyberbullying
Alavi, M. & Garg, A., 21 Oct 2025, In: The Conversation.Research output: Contribution to journal › Online Resource › Research
Open Access
Activities
- 2 Internal Professional Development
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Introduction to Teaching at Bond workshop - 261
Garg, A. (Attendee)
16 Jan 2026Activity: Professional Development, Mentorship, Supervision and Other Activities › Internal Professional Development
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Designing AI supported Non-Written Assessment
Garg, A. (Attendee)
31 Oct 2025Activity: Professional Development, Mentorship, Supervision and Other Activities › Internal Professional Development
Press/Media
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Bond byte – Dr. Anchal Garg on mind wandering.
31/01/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Mind wandering costs and benefits at ABC Darwin (2024)
23/01/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Does your mind wander? Research says you’re not alone
22/01/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
Student theses
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The relationships of multidimensional schizotypy with mind wandering and metacognition
Garg, A. (Author), Elsayed, A. (Supervisor) & Watt, B. (Supervisor), 29 Nov 2023Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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